Search

Government Of Jamaica

Home
About Us
About Us
Organizational Structure
Our Services
National Identification

About The National Identification
National Identification Application Forms

Civil Registration

About Civil Registration

Burial Order
Deeds & Other Documents
Marriage Officer
Operation Birthright
Outreach
Registry Wedding

IRO SEARCH APPLICATION

About IRO Search Application

Authenticated Copy
OuttaMany Search
Deed Polls

Vital Statistics

About Vital Statistics

Visit the “Apply Here” section to quickly and easily apply for each service.
Help & Resources
Knowledge Base

Correction of Brochure
Deed Poll Brochure
Genealogy Brochure
Late Entry of Name Brochure
Late Registration Brochure
Status Brochure
News & Events
News Release
Calendar Of Events
Media
Refund Policy
Contact Us
Contact Us
Join Our Team
Apply Here
National Identification

National Identification Application Forms

Burial Order
Deeds & Other Documents
Marriage Officer
Operation Birthright
Outreach
Registry Wedding
Birth Certificate
Death Certificate
Marriage Certificate
Adoption Certificate
First Free Birth Certificate
No Impediment Search
Birth Search Application Form
Marriage Search Application Form
Death Search Application Form
Adoption Search Application Form
Late Entry Of Name Application Form
Correction Of Error Birth Application Form
Correction of Error Marriage Application Form
Correction of Error Death Application Form
Record Updating
Addition of Father's Particulars

Civil Registration

Burial Order
Deeds & Other Documents
Marriage Officer
Operation Birthright
Outreach
Registry Wedding

Island Record Office

IRO Search Application
Authenticated Copy
OuttaMany Search
Deed Polls

Search Application

No Impediment Search
Birth Search Application Form
Marriage Search Application Form
Death Search Application Form
Adoption Search Application Form

Certification

Birth Certificate
Death Certificate
Marriage Certificate
Adoption Certificate
First Free Birth Certificate

Record Updating

Addition of Father's Particulars
Late Entry Of Name Application Form
Correction Of Error Birth Application Form
Correction of Error Marriage Application Form
Correction of Error Death Application Form
Schedule Appointment
Schedule Registry Wedding Appointment
Schedule NIDS Application To Enrol Appointment
Schedule NIDS Renewal Application
Schedule NIDS Re-enrolment Application
Schedule NIDS Card Replacement Appointment
Schedule NIDS Card Alteration Appointment
Schedule NIDS Card Cancellation Appointment

Home
About Us
About Us
Organizational Structure
Our Services
National Identification

About The National Identification
National Identification Application Forms

Civil Registration

About Civil Registration

Burial Order
Deeds & Other Documents
Marriage Officer
Operation Birthright
Outreach
Registry Wedding

IRO SEARCH APPLICATION

About IRO Search Application

Authenticated Copy
OuttaMany Search
Deed Polls

Vital Statistics

About Vital Statistics

Visit the “Apply Here” section to quickly and easily apply for each service.
Help & Resources
Knowledge Base

Correction of Brochure
Deed Poll Brochure
Genealogy Brochure
Late Entry of Name Brochure
Late Registration Brochure
Status Brochure
News & Events
News Release
Calendar Of Events
Media
Refund Policy
Contact Us
Contact Us
Join Our Team
Apply Here
National Identification

National Identification Application Forms

Burial Order
Deeds & Other Documents
Marriage Officer
Operation Birthright
Outreach
Registry Wedding
Birth Certificate
Death Certificate
Marriage Certificate
Adoption Certificate
First Free Birth Certificate
No Impediment Search
Birth Search Application Form
Marriage Search Application Form
Death Search Application Form
Adoption Search Application Form
Late Entry Of Name Application Form
Correction Of Error Birth Application Form
Correction of Error Marriage Application Form
Correction of Error Death Application Form
Record Updating
Addition of Father's Particulars

Civil Registration

Burial Order
Deeds & Other Documents
Marriage Officer
Operation Birthright
Outreach
Registry Wedding

Island Record Office

IRO Search Application
Authenticated Copy
OuttaMany Search
Deed Polls

Search Application

No Impediment Search
Birth Search Application Form
Marriage Search Application Form
Death Search Application Form
Adoption Search Application Form

Certification

Birth Certificate
Death Certificate
Marriage Certificate
Adoption Certificate
First Free Birth Certificate

Record Updating

Addition of Father's Particulars
Late Entry Of Name Application Form
Correction Of Error Birth Application Form
Correction of Error Marriage Application Form
Correction of Error Death Application Form
Schedule Appointment
Schedule Registry Wedding Appointment
Schedule NIDS Application To Enrol Appointment
Schedule NIDS Renewal Application
Schedule NIDS Re-enrolment Application
Schedule NIDS Card Replacement Appointment
Schedule NIDS Card Alteration Appointment
Schedule NIDS Card Cancellation Appointment

Government Of Jamaica

Help & Resources
Knowledge Base

Correction of Brochure
Deed Poll Brochure
Genealogy Brochure
Late Entry of Name Brochure
Late Registration Brochure
Status Brochure
News & Events
News Release
Calendar Of Events
Media
Service Fees
Refund Policy

Help & Resources
Knowledge Base

Correction of Brochure
Deed Poll Brochure
Genealogy Brochure
Late Entry of Name Brochure
Late Registration Brochure
Status Brochure
News & Events
News Release
Calendar Of Events
Media
Service Fees
Refund Policy

Home
About Us
About Us
Organizational Structure
Our Services
National Identification

About The National Identification
National Identification Application Forms

Civil Registration

About Civil Registration

Burial Order
Deeds & Other Documents
Marriage Officer
Operation Birthright
Outreach
Registry Wedding

IRO SEARCH APPLICATION

About IRO Search Application

Authenticated Copy
OuttaMany Search
Deed Polls

Vital Statistics

About Vital Statistics

Visit the “Apply Here” section to quickly and easily apply for each service.
Contact Us
Contact Us
Join Our Team
Apply Here
National Identification

National Identification Application Forms

Burial Order
Deeds & Other Documents
Marriage Officer
Operation Birthright
Outreach
Registry Wedding
Birth Certificate
Death Certificate
Marriage Certificate
Adoption Certificate
First Free Birth Certificate
No Impediment Search
Birth Search Application Form
Marriage Search Application Form
Death Search Application Form
Adoption Search Application Form
Late Entry Of Name Application Form
Correction Of Error Birth Application Form
Correction of Error Marriage Application Form
Correction of Error Death Application Form
Record Updating
Addition of Father's Particulars

Civil Registration

Burial Order
Deeds & Other Documents
Marriage Officer
Operation Birthright
Outreach
Registry Wedding

Island Record Office

IRO Search Application
Authenticated Copy
OuttaMany Search
Deed Polls

Search Application

No Impediment Search
Birth Search Application Form
Marriage Search Application Form
Death Search Application Form
Adoption Search Application Form

Certification

Birth Certificate
Death Certificate
Marriage Certificate
Adoption Certificate
First Free Birth Certificate

Record Updating

Addition of Father's Particulars
Late Entry Of Name Application Form
Correction Of Error Birth Application Form
Correction of Error Marriage Application Form
Correction of Error Death Application Form
Schedule Appointments
Schedule Registry Wedding Appointment
Schedule NIDS Application To Enrol Appointment
Schedule NIDS Renewal Application
Schedule NIDS Re-enrolment Application
Schedule NIDS Card Replacement Appointment
Schedule NIDS Card Alteration Appointment
Schedule NIDS Card Cancellation Appointment

Home
About Us
About Us
Organizational Structure
Our Services
National Identification

About The National Identification
National Identification Application Forms

Civil Registration

About Civil Registration

Burial Order
Deeds & Other Documents
Marriage Officer
Operation Birthright
Outreach
Registry Wedding

IRO SEARCH APPLICATION

About IRO Search Application

Authenticated Copy
OuttaMany Search
Deed Polls

Vital Statistics

About Vital Statistics

Visit the “Apply Here” section to quickly and easily apply for each service.
Contact Us
Contact Us
Join Our Team
Apply Here
National Identification

National Identification Application Forms

Burial Order
Deeds & Other Documents
Marriage Officer
Operation Birthright
Outreach
Registry Wedding
Birth Certificate
Death Certificate
Marriage Certificate
Adoption Certificate
First Free Birth Certificate
No Impediment Search
Birth Search Application Form
Marriage Search Application Form
Death Search Application Form
Adoption Search Application Form
Late Entry Of Name Application Form
Correction Of Error Birth Application Form
Correction of Error Marriage Application Form
Correction of Error Death Application Form
Record Updating
Addition of Father's Particulars

Civil Registration

Burial Order
Deeds & Other Documents
Marriage Officer
Operation Birthright
Outreach
Registry Wedding

Island Record Office

IRO Search Application
Authenticated Copy
OuttaMany Search
Deed Polls

Search Application

No Impediment Search
Birth Search Application Form
Marriage Search Application Form
Death Search Application Form
Adoption Search Application Form

Certification

Birth Certificate
Death Certificate
Marriage Certificate
Adoption Certificate
First Free Birth Certificate

Record Updating

Addition of Father's Particulars
Late Entry Of Name Application Form
Correction Of Error Birth Application Form
Correction of Error Marriage Application Form
Correction of Error Death Application Form
Schedule Appointments
Schedule Registry Wedding Appointment
Schedule NIDS Application To Enrol Appointment
Schedule NIDS Renewal Application
Schedule NIDS Re-enrolment Application
Schedule NIDS Card Replacement Appointment
Schedule NIDS Card Alteration Appointment
Schedule NIDS Card Cancellation Appointment

Search

Government Of Jamaica

Home
About Us
- About Us
- Organizational Structure
Our Services
Contact Us
- Contact Us
- Join Our Team
Apply Here
Schedule Appointments
Help & Resources
- Knowledge Base
- Brochures
News & Events
Service Fees
Refund Policy

Home
About Us
- About Us
- Organizational Structure
Our Services
Contact Us
- Contact Us
- Join Our Team
Apply Here
Schedule Appointments
Help & Resources
- Knowledge Base
- Brochures
News & Events
Service Fees
Refund Policy

Search

Legal Documents

8

NIRA List of Acceptable Verifying Documents for Enrolment in NIDS
Marriage Rules
The Marriage Act
The Data Protection Act 2020 No.7
The Data Protection Regulations 2024 No.23A
Data Protection Data Controller Regulation Registration 2024 No.34
Civil Registration Refund Policy
The National Identification And Registration Act 2021 No.25

National Identity Management FAQ

105

What is the primary reason for NIDS?
What are the secondary reasons for NIDS?
Why do we need NIDS?
Were there consultations during the development of the National Identification and Registration Act and Regulations?
Why not upgrade one of the existing systems instead of implementing a NIDS?
What other safeguards will be in place to protect my data and privacy?
What is biographic information?
What is biometric information in the context of NIDS?
Why is biometrics important?
What type of biometric information will be required for enrollment?
Can an unauthorised person access my biometric information?
Will fingerprints be available online?
Who is implementing the NIDS?
What other systems will be in place to protect my data?
What will happen to the data and information collected by the Registrar General’s Department before it becomes an Office in the National Identification and Registration Authority?
What is the National Identification Inspectorate?
What happens after the Appeal Tribunal hears a case?
Can I make an appeal?
What information will the record contain?
Will I be able to get a report on the information stored in the databases about me, as well as a record of verification requests for my identity?
Will verification requests be recorded?
Can an individual apply to become an accredited third party?
Who can request to verify my identity?
Can a card that has been cancelled be re-issued?
If my card is cancelled, do I have to return it?
Will I be notified if my card has been cancelled?
On what grounds can a card be cancelled?
What is the penalty if someone creates a fake NIDS ID?
Will I need to return the expired card to receive a new one?
How soon can I apply for a new card before it expires?
What is the validity period of a card issued to an adult?
What is the validity period of a card issued to a minor?
What is the penalty if you use your card for fraud?
What can the NIDS ID card be used for?
What if you are caught with a counterfeit card?
What if someone tampers with their card in any way?
Do I have sole ownership of the ID card issued to me?
What if my card is lost or stolen? What can I do?
If there is an error on my card, what must I do?
Can ID cards be transferred from one person to another?
Will a record of every National Identification Card be kept?
Can my National Identification Number be re-assigned to someone else?
Is the National Identification Number (NIN) permanent?
Can enrollment be cancelled?
Who will manage the administrative operations of the National Identification and Registration Authority?
What are the functions of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)?
Where can I get more information on the National Identification System (NIDS)?
I heard DNA is going to be taken. Is that correct?
I heard DNA is going to be taken. Is that correct?
Is NIDS a tracking device?
Is it true that I will be implanted with a chip?
What if I am unable to visit a centre due to disability or infirmity?
Where can I register for the NIDS?
If I am no longer a citizen or resident of Jamaica, what will happen to my information in the database?
What happens to the information in the databases after a person dies?
Can third parties download and store my information from the NIDS databases on their local devices?
Will I be notified of any mismatches during the verification process?
Will I know which accredited third parties have requested verification of my identity?
Will I need to give consent for my identity to be verified?
Will my information be disclosed to third parties?
Who will be able to access my information
Is the Authority required to comply with the Data Protection Law?
Is there an independent oversight body?
Can my National Identification Card (NIC) be used for travel?
What can I do with the ID card?
When, where and how will I pick up my National Identification Card (NIC)?
What will be on the National ID card?
Will the card be required to be renewed?
Will there be a renewal cost for the ID card?
How much will the ID card cost?
Will individuals receive a National Identification Card (NIC) after receiving their National Identification Number (NIN)?
Can a National Identification Number (NIN) be re-assigned?
How long is this National Identity Number (NIN)?
What data will the NIDS collect and store?
Will I need to enrol in NIDS to get a Jamaican passport?
Will I go to jail if I don’t enrol?
If I refuse to enrol in NIDS, will I be denied access to health care?
When will enrollment commence?
What will happen to persons with disabilities?
If my child is not enrolled, will he or she be denied access to school?
What if a child is not registered at birth?
What age can children enrol?
Can children enrol?
Can non – Jamaicans enrol?
Who is eligible to register and enrol for the National Identification System?
What are the benefits of having a National Identification Card?
Will NIC replace other forms of identity documents?
Can a business place withhold service from me if I present only a NIDS card to verify my identity?
Will the Voter’s ID still be valid if I get the NIC?
Will the custom/immigration form that now has to be completed be eliminated for those with the NIC?
Can the NIC be used as a travel document?
Will the police have access to my fingerprint and data?
Will I have to share/provide for blood type or DNA?
Will I still need more than one ID to do business if I enrol in the NIDS?
What information will be displayed on the ID Card?
Is The ID Card Renewable?
Do you need a TRN number to apply for the NIDS?
What is the National Identification Number (NIN)?
Who Can Enrol in the NIDS?
Is the NIC free?
Who will manage the NIDS (NIC and database)?
Is enrolment in the NIDS mandatory?
What is NIC?
What is NIDS?
Is there a cost to renew, update or replace the NIC?

Birth Certificate FAQ

9

How do I make an online application?
How do I collect the first free birth certificate?
What do I do when in response to my application I receive the certificate and I suspect that the information on it is “incorrect?”
My name is spelt incorrectly on my birth certificate, how can I correct it?
My child’s father ‘s name is not on her birth certificate, how do I go about adding it?
My child is almost two years old and is not registered how do I go about registering him?
What is the birth entry number?
How do I go about applying for a copy of my birth certificate?
Can I still get a birth certificate from the RGD, even though I lost the old one?

Death Certificate FAQ

2

How long after a death can I apply for the certificate?
How do I go about registering a death?

Registry Wedding FAQ

4

What are the required documents to register for a wedding?
How do I apply for a Registry Wedding? What documents are required?
How can I track my applications?
How do I apply for a same-day or next-day service? And how much does it cost?

Marriage Officers FAQ

24

If I am the Head of my denomination, can I be exempted from submitting the recommendation?
If I am a Marriage Officer in another country, can I automatically be gazetted as a Marriage Officer in Jamaica?
When should the marriage record be taken to the RGD office?
How do I determine whether or not a divorce is final?
Can overseas addresses be written on marriage record?
What surname should be placed on record if woman is divorced and wants to re-marry?
Can the Certificate of Registration (Pink Slip) be used instead of the original birth certificate?
In the case of unemployed females, can “home duties” be used for occupation on record?
Can a couple be married without a birth certificate?
How long after a Marriage Licence or Authority (Marriage Officer’s Certificate, Civil Registrar Certificate, Minister’s Licence and Special Marriage Licence) is issued can it be used (period of validity)?
Can a pastor who is not a Marriage Officer conduct a wedding on my behalf?
Can there be more than one Marriage Officer having membership at my church?
If a member of my church does not want the ceremony to be held in the church where should I publish the Public Notice?
If I resign my Pastoral Duties can I still be a Marriage Officer?
Can a Marriage Officer use another Marriage Officer’s Register?
What is “In Articulo Mortis”?
Who can use a Marriage Officer’s Certificate?
Who can use a Special Marriage Licence?
Who can use a Minister’s Licence?
Who can use a Civil Registrar Certificate?
What are the Authorities used to solemnize marriages?
Should the RGD be notified when a Marriage Officer or Civil Registrar leaves the island?
What is the difference between a Marriage Officer and a Civil Registrar?
How can I become a Marriage Officer/Civil Registrar?

How - To - Guides

1

Steps to Request The Free First Birth Certificate Online

View Categories

Home
Knowledge Base
Frequently Asked Questions
National Identity Management FAQ
Is the NIC free?

Is the NIC free?

< 1 min read

Yes. Enrolment in the NIDS is FREE.

What are your Feelings

Share This Article :

Updated on November 28, 2024

Who Can Enrol in the NIDS?Who will manage the NIDS (NIC and database)?

QUICK LINKS

The National Identification and Registration Authority multi-use application form
Certificate of Authorization
Voluntary Declaration
Withdrawal of Application
Notification of cancellation of enrolment
Request of cancellation of enrolment
Request for information by individual
Request for alteration of identity information in national ID database
Notification of alteration or determination of request for alteration for ID information
Record of alterations made to identity information of enrolled individual
Request for disclosure of ID information by enrolled individual
Notification of death of enrolled individual
Notification of loss, damage, theft, mutilation or destruction of NIC
Notification of proposed cancellation of NIC

OFFERED SERVICES

Application for first free certificate
Authenticated copies Application
Burial Order Verification
Deed polls
Marriage officer
Operation birthright
Outreach
OuttaMany Search
Registry Wedding
Schedule Marriage Appointment

Want To Know More?

Contact Us Here or Find Our Locations Here.

X-twitter Instagram Facebook

Our Partners

eGov Jamaica Ltd.
Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency
Tax Administration Jamaica
Jamaica Post

Copyright © 2025 The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) | All Rights Reserved | Sitemap

Designed by the JIS Webteam